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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.70, 262.19 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.70, 262.19 and 168.72 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.70 : 262.19 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.70/262.19 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.70x = 262.19 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.70x = 44,236.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,236.70/174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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